How to Wear a Skort

Creating a Semi-Casual Outfit

Pair your skort with a fitted graphic tee or tank top for a relaxed look. Your skort will look the most flattering if you emphasize the narrowest part of your waist. To do that, try wearing a slim-fitting tank top or T-shirt. It doesn’t have to be extremely tight, but do look for a style that skims close to your body, rather than something oversized and bulky. This look is great with a denim skort. For example, you might wear a black T-shirt featuring your favorite band, paired with a dark denim skort and a pair of tough black ankle boots. If you do want to wear a boxy T-shirt, try looking for a cropped style that will still show off your waist.

Opt for a tucked-in blouse for a slightly dressier look. If you want to aim for dressy-casual, like for a lunch date or a day trip, tuck a flowy blouse into a skort. Then, toss on your favorite pair of cute sandals, flats, or wedges, grab a pair of sunglasses, and you’re ready to go! Try finding a blouse in a bold, vibrant print, then pair it with a neutral skort to balance it out. Or if you prefer, you could opt for a skort in a bold color, like mustard yellow or ruby red. Sheer blouses are especially flattering because they show off your figure underneath. Of course, you can wear a cami underneath the top if you don’t want to show too much skin. Try this with a wraparound skort for a sophisticated look.

Wear your skort with a sweater for a fun cool-weather look. If it’s a little cool outside, slip into your favorite cozy sweater with your skort. Wear a fitted sweater if you prefer a longer skort, but a short, pleated skort can help balance out a heavier sweater. Try to find a skort in a heavier material, like a knit fabric, denim, or heavy cotton, so it looks natural with the sweater material. Try a graphic sweatshirt with a short skort to stay warm and comfy. Ankle boots are the perfect way to finish this look. Tip: Wear a pair of leggings or tights under your skort if you’re worried your legs will get cold.

Choose a breezy top and a long skort to give off beachy vibes. Some skorts are made with a pair of short shorts and a longer skirt. The skirt might wrap all the way around, or it might be slightly open in the front, similar to a sarong. Either way, the best way to wear a skort like this is with a flowy blouse or tank top. Add on a sun hat and a pair of comfy wedge sandals and you’ll be ready for the beach, the pool, or even just a warm day running errands around town. Consider wearing your top tucked in or tied at the waist to show off your figure. Try a silky tank top or a lightweight button-down shirt that’s tied at the waist.

Get daring by wearing a crop top with a high-waisted skort. High-waisted styles are typically made to come up to the narrowest part of your waist, which is a flattering look for most body types. Make the most of this slimming effect by matching your skort with a crop top in your favorite style. If you don’t want to show skin, look for a crop top that ends just a little below the top hem of the skort. If you don’t mind showing a little midriff, you can opt for a shorter top. You can wear this look with a strapless crop top and wedge heels if your style is more glam, or go for a boxy cropped T-shirt and high-top sneakers for a cool rocker look. Crop tops are perfect for Zara-style skorts, which resemble a wrap skirt that comes to 2 points in the front. The name comes from the retailer who first created the skirt, although many other brands have released their own takes on the look.

Styling Sporty Skorts

Wear an athletic skort with a tank top or sports bra for a casual workout look. Skorts are a great way to look feminine while you’re working out, without any of the inconveniences of wearing a skirt. Look for a skort that offers some compression for a supportive fit that will have you looking as good as you feel. Then, toss on your favorite workout top—or even just a sports bra, if that’s your style. T-shirt style workout tops are fine with this look, too, but you might want to stick to a fitted style. An oversized tee can get in your way during an intense workout. Tip: Make sure to wear the appropriate shoes for any workout. If you’re not sure what shoes you should be wearing, ask a trainer! Athletic skorts are often made from fabrics that have a lot of stretch, and they may wick away moisture as well.

Opt for a collared shirt for a preppy look. This is a great look for playing tennis or golf, and there’s a reason it’s so popular. Not only will you look nicely put-together during your favorite activity, but you’ll have a full range of movement, keeping you comfortable whether you’re on the court, the green, or the elliptical. Try wearing this with a pair of low-rise sneakers and a tennis bracelet for a perfectly classic, sweet look.

Add a sweater or a cardigan if you'll be cool. While you’ll probably get your heart rate up while you’re exercising, you might get a little chilly afterward if it’s cool outside. Add on a sweater or a cardigan to complement the feminine athletic look of a skort. You can tie the arms of the sweater around your shoulders or your waist if you need to take it off.

Accessorizing Your Look

Keep your accessories simple. Since skorts tend to look casual, don’t overdo it with piles of fancy jewelry. A few simple pieces are fine, like a tennis bracelet, stud earrings, or a pendant necklace. And if you’re rocking a bold style, don’t be afraid to try a graphic statement piece, like a chunky necklace. Just keep the rest of your accessories minimal to balance the look. If you’ll be wearing your skort for an intense workout, it’s probably better to avoid jewelry altogether.

Opt for sandals or flats for a casual look. If you’re heading off for a daytime adventure and you want to be ready for anything, toss on a pair of flats or comfortable sandals with your skort. This will keep your style casual, but you’ll still look put-together. For example, a sheer, peach-colored blouse tucked into a khaki skort with a pair of brown sandals and gold sunglasses for a sun-kissed outfit perfect for the summertime. A pair of flats is the perfect way to add a dash of style to a simple tee-and-skort combo.

Toss on ankle boots or edgy heels to toughen up your style. If you have a rock-n-roll attitude, ankle boots and heels are a great way to show it off. Depending on the rest of your outfit, you might wear something more casual, like a hiking boot, or you can glam up your outfit with wedges. However, dressier styles can be harder to pull off with a skort. For a night out with friends, you might wear a sparkly tank top, a short black Zara-style skort, and a pair of tough-but-feminine black ankle boots, for instance. Reader Poll: we asked 1784 wikiHow readers, and 72% agreed that the best shoes to wear with skirts are heels, so chances are, they'd look great with a skort too.

Choose low-profile sneakers and no-show socks for your workouts. For most workouts, like playing tennis, cycling, or running, you can wear sneakers that come up a little lower on your ankle. Wear them with ankle socks or no-show socks to make your legs look as long and lean as possible. If you’ll be doing an activity that requires more ankle support, like playing basketball, choose high-rise sneakers instead.